Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 4608 vs Steyr 980

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 4608

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 4608 specs
Steyr 980 Tractor
SteyrModel B

Steyr 980

Utility

power
80 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 980 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4608
vs
SteyrSteyr 980

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
460880 hp
98080 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4608 is in the 71st percentile; 980 is in the 71st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 980 higher · +67 ci (+33%)
4608201 ci
980268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4608 is in the 54th percentile; 980 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 980 higher · +1 (+33%)
46083
9804
Median Utility Tractor4

4608 is in the 23rd percentile; 980 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
460812
98012
Median Utility Tractor12

4608 is in the 50th percentile; 980 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

4608 (A)980 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonSteyr—
Model4608980—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
ManufacturerAGCO PowerSteyr—
Model33 AWICWD 412.40—
Power Output80hp80hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 980+1 · +33%
Displacement201ci268ci▲ 980+67 ci · +33%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.7in4.7inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
TypePower shuttleSynchro—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
Length150in153in▲ 980+3 in · +2%
Width78.7inNot recorded—
Height100in103in▲ 980+3 in · +3%
Operating Weight6,063lb8,346lb▲ 980+2,283 lb · +38%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
System TypeOpen center tandem pumpNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
TypeIndependent with electronic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,420lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 4608Steyr 980Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 71st percentile (80 hp)B · 71st percentile (80 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 54th percentile (201 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 57th percentile (6,063 lb)B · 78th percentile (8,346 lb)
A · 4608B · 980Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 4608Full spec pageSteyr 980